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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
#VandeBharatSleeper (Version-2) Rake trial at 180 kmph.
Watch at the 3 water glasses remain STABLE on the train during the Trial.
Impressive display of advanced tech & engineering.
#IndianRailways
After a successful loaded trial (908T), #VandeBharatSleeper (V2) completed HS test in empty condition (800T) by @RDSOLucknow team.
Oscillation & Long Confirmatory Run Test successfully conducted on Rohal khurd-Kota section ensuring more stability, braking efficiency at 180 kmph.
Bharat’s First Bullet Train in Making
#India’s first indigenous Bullet Train for Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor is manufactured at @BEMLltd
Test Speed 280 kmph / Operational 249 kmph, 8 cars, 557 passengers capacity, Ergonomic, Divyangjan-friendly, level boarding.
#IndianRailways
Update:
Notification out for #Varanasi - #Delhi - BSB #VandeBharatSleeper
On 31st October, Banaras to Delhi Inauguration plan finalized &
On 1st November, SMVT #Bengaluru to #Mumbai Inauguration finalized as of now (From Mumbai Inaugural run dropped mostly)
#IndianRailways
TENTATIVE Inauguration Schedule (As Rec.) for #VandeBharatSleeper & #AmritBharat 3.0
26 Oct AB 3.0 to be inaugurated by @AshwiniVaishnaw from #Jodhpur
31 Oct (VNDS R5 & 6) from #Banaras & 1st Nov (VNDS R4 & 1) from #Bengaluru & #Mumbai by Hon’ble @narendramodi
#IndianRailways
TENTATIVE Inauguration Schedule (As Rec.) for #VandeBharatSleeper & #AmritBharat 3.0
26 Oct AB 3.0 to be inaugurated by @AshwiniVaishnaw from #Jodhpur
31 Oct (VNDS R5 & 6) from #Banaras & 1st Nov (VNDS R4 & 1) from #Bengaluru & #Mumbai by Hon’ble @narendramodi
#IndianRailways
Update:
Following #Bengaluru - #Mumbai VB Sleeper,
T. No 27421/22 #Varanasi - #Delhi #VandeBharatSleeper is expected to be inaugurated on 31/10/26
The inauguration may also include T. No 12206/05 #Varanasi - #Sabarmati Exp & 2 MEMUs (BCY-PRRB & BCY-Raja Talab)
#IndianRailways
Update:
Following #Bengaluru - #Mumbai VB Sleeper,
T. No 27421/22 #Varanasi - #Delhi #VandeBharatSleeper is expected to be inaugurated on 31/10/26
The inauguration may also include T. No 12206/05 #Varanasi - #Sabarmati Exp & 2 MEMUs (BCY-PRRB & BCY-Raja Talab)
#IndianRailways
Big Update!
#Bengaluru - #Mumbai #VandeBharatSleeper Exp (27651/52) Inaugural Special flagged off on 1st Nov 26, coinciding with #Karnataka Rajyotsava Day. Regular service date to be notified.
Will updates Varanasi-Delhi VB Sleeper after official confirmation.
#IndianRailways
Tentative timings:-
27421 | BSB → NDLS
🗓️ 6 days (except Saturday)
• BSB: 20:50
• PRYJ: 22:35-22:40
• CNB: 00:40-00:45
• NDLS: 05:55
27422 | NDLS → BSB
🗓️ 6 days (except Friday)
• NDLS: 21:40
• CNB: 02:25-02:30
• PRYJ: 04:45-04:50
• BSB: 06:45
#IndianRailways
Big Update!
#Bengaluru - #Mumbai #VandeBharatSleeper Exp (27651/52) Inaugural Special flagged off on 1st Nov 26, coinciding with #Karnataka Rajyotsava Day. Regular service date to be notified.
Will updates Varanasi-Delhi VB Sleeper after official confirmation.
#IndianRailways
Two New #VandeBharatSleeper Services 🇮🇳
Proposed TT
SMVB → CSMT: 19:50-11:50
CSMT → SMVB: 20:10-11:50
BSB → NDLS: 20:40-04:50
NDLS → BSB: 23:30-07:30
PM Modi Ji is likely to flag off the inaugural services (Both Side) tentatively planned on 11/12 or 18 Oct
#IndianRailways
The 1st #VandeBharat CC Rake with Alstom propulsion from @KapurthalaRcf successfully completed CCRS Speed trial at 180 kmph on the Mathura - Nagda section on 8/10/26.
The trial assessed speed performance, efficiency & safety ahead of its induction into service.
#IndianRailways
Two New #VandeBharatSleeper Services 🇮🇳
Proposed TT
SMVB → CSMT: 19:50-11:50
CSMT → SMVB: 20:10-11:50
BSB → NDLS: 20:40-04:50
NDLS → BSB: 23:30-07:30
PM Modi Ji is likely to flag off the inaugural services (Both Side) tentatively planned on 11/12 or 18 Oct
#IndianRailways
⚠️ Fresh Update on #VandeBharatSleeper
RB has advised that the VB Sleeper Rake-6 is to be moved to SSB/NR on priority today.
Route: Via DMM-RC-BPQ-JUH-BINA-PWL
This means Rakes 6 & 7, earlier allotted to SWR, are now likely to be revised.
Another rake may be allotted to SWR
Today VB Sleeper Rake 1 moved to CSTM. Further details are awaited.
Similarly one rake will move from SSB to Varanasi shortly.
Still no official update available on inaugural ceremony. Hope very soon it may put.
Video ©️ Respective Owner: Rake transit from SBC Divn to CSTM.
Today @RDSOLucknow unit-4 conducted COCR Trials @ 130kmph in #Ahmedabad - #Mumbai Central route for #VandeBharat based Freight EMU (20.32t axle load, 50% powering) for Super-fast Parcel Services
Tomorrow also Trial there in MMCT-ADI Section then CCRS further
#IndianRailways
India's 1st Vande Bharat Platform-based Freight EMU trials begin in Kota Division today, 29 July 2026.
Hit 145 kmph on Day 1.
16-coach rake for express parcels, E-commerce & Cold-Chain logistics.
Next 1 month: speed, braking & safety tests.
#IndianRailways #VandeBharat
As few asked, for BRICS Summit, #Delhi Division has approved special train-handling measures from 11 to 13 Sept 2026, including cancellations, diversions, short termination/origination, rescheduling, regulation & terminal changes
Details given👇
#BRICSSummit2026 #IndianRailways
We are spending thousands of crores on luxury bullet train projects for those who can afford high fares, yet basic safety for everyday commuters remains completely ignored. The value of an ordinary human life is zero in #IndianRailways
CC: @RailMinIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw
सर्वात जास्त सकाळी सिएसएमटी कडे जाणार्या ट्रेनमधून डोंबिवली ते ठाणे दरम्यान चालत्या ट्रेनमधून प्रवासी पडत आहेत.
@drmmumbaicr @Central_Railway
⚠️#VandeBharatSleeper (ONLY TENTATIVE PLAN)
As per sources, Inauguration likely on 2 Oct, subject to PMO approval
Rake-6 at SBC, Rake-7 expected to roll out by month end as both for Bengaluru - Mumbai
Rakes-1, 4 & 5 being planned for Delhi, Bihar & UP regions
#IndianRailways
⚠️ Fresh Update on #VandeBharatSleeper
RB has advised that the VB Sleeper Rake-6 is to be moved to SSB/NR on priority today.
Route: Via DMM-RC-BPQ-JUH-BINA-PWL
This means Rakes 6 & 7, earlier allotted to SWR, are now likely to be revised.
Other rakes may re-allotment for SWR.
⚠️ Fresh Update on #VandeBharatSleeper
RB has advised that the VB Sleeper Rake-6 is to be moved to SSB/NR on priority today.
Route: Via DMM-RC-BPQ-JUH-BINA-PWL
This means Rakes 6 & 7, earlier allotted to SWR, are now likely to be revised.
Another rake may be allotted to SWR
⚠️#VandeBharatSleeper (ONLY TENTATIVE PLAN)
As per sources, Inauguration likely on 2 Oct, subject to PMO approval
Rake-6 at SBC, Rake-7 expected to roll out by month end as both for Bengaluru - Mumbai
Rakes-1, 4 & 5 being planned for Delhi, Bihar & UP regions
#IndianRailways
Other Vande Bharat service Inauguration also on pipeline. Although nothing yet finalized, all are under consideration at apex level.